Julia Nunes

The singer-songwriter started performing ukulele covers on YouTube as a way to keep up with friends and family while away at college. Thanks to a discovery by Ben Folds and a successful Kickstarter campaign, Nunes is gaining recognition for her original music.

Hear the YouTube sensation perform her unique uke-melodica acoustic songs on today's show.

The YouTube sensation has matured into a full-fledged artist in the few years since she went viral.